The School will highlight Current USA Water Polo Rules and Interpretations, including Modifications for Younger Age Divisions, "You Make The Call" Exercises, and Presentations by your Local Referee Leadership in regard to Training and Evaluation opportunities in your Zone. We will also discuss the responsibility and accountability associated with being a Certified USA Water Polo Referee.

ATTENDANCE MEETS INSTRUCTIONAL CERTIFICTION CRITERIA FOR NEW AND RETURNING REFEREES.

24 Mar 2017 11:14 AM |
Anonymous

"Dear Friends,

I am writing to report back to you regarding our efforts to partner with the City of Irvine on a new aquatic center at the OC Great Park. Thank you for your interest and support, and for being a part of the remarkable response from the Orange County community. Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Schott has put forward a proposal asking the City of Irvine to formally work with us at USA Water Polo on a concrete plan to move forward.

Now the real work begins, and I am again asking for your help to keep our priority squarely before the City Council. On March 28 at 5:30 PM at the Irvine Civic Center, the City Council will consider whether to go forward with the process of defining exactly what a public-private aquatic partnership might become. Please come to the meeting on the 28th, register to speak on your way into the Council Chamber, and share with the City why more aquatic facilities are needed and the benefit they will have for the community. We want a 5-0 vote!

Once the City Council takes this important first step of requesting a formal plan from the City staff for consideration, we will begin working through the details of how a new aquatic center could move forward. We anticipate that a new center can meet the needs of USA Water Polo’s Olympic training program, while also providing needed facilities for USA Water Polo national events and local water polo, swimming, diving, and other aquatic disciplines.

Join me, Adam Krikorian, and national team players at the meeting on March 28, and wear your club and USA Water Polo gear so the Council can see firsthand why you are there. With your help, we can build a legacy for the Orange County aquatic community, which will meet the needs of tens of thousands of new residents searching for water safety and competitive aquatic programs at the Great Park, and also finally establish a new permanent home for USA Water Polo.

26 Jan 2017 11:03 AM |
Anonymous

There will be a meeting at 6:30 PM TuesdayJanuary 31st in Irvine (City Hall) to consider priorities for the Great Park. Some believe that the current aquatic facilities in Irvine are over-programmed, and that there needs to be a world class aquatic center on the eastern side of town to accommodate all the new homes being built (40,000 homes already approved). This meeting is the perfect time for those of us who care about aquatics to make our voices heard!

23 Jan 2017 11:25 AM |
Anonymous

The Sopac Zone Board held its first meeting on January 12, 2017 and elected officers for 2017/2018. The new Zone Board and officers are:Mark Cousineau, Chair

Mark Cousineau, Chair

Haz Ortega Vice Chair

Brad Schumacher Secretary

Bahram Hojreh Treasurer

Nick Baba At Large

Steve Carrera At Large

Steve Redding Zone Referee

At the meeting, the Board reviewed the ongoing programs and initiatives for the year. We are excited to announce that we will be offering some programs for our members including:

The Sopac Superleague, a competitive based masters/open league that will run from February through May. Individuals not on a team can sign up as individuals and will be placed on a team. A flyer for the league is attached.

A series of splashball learn to play polo days throughout the zone;

A series of educational clinics for our members including coaches, referees, athletes and parents;

Changes to the zone calendar and website to provide more handheld options for access to schedules and events.

The Zone is soliciting bids from our clubs to host our Zone events including JO Quals (Youngers and Olders) and Champions Cup Quals. We will be announcing our hosts and locations by mid March.

Keep an eye on our website for information on Zone activities and developments.